CWD Test Options/Results

The AGFC offers many avenues for hunters to have their deer or elk tested. All elk harvested in Arkansas must be submitted for a CWD test. Submitting samples for CWD from deer is voluntary, but highly encouraged by the AGFC and the Centers for Disease Control.

Some veterinarians around the state are providing CWD testing as a paid service to hunters. The cost will vary by location. Please contact the veterinarian’s office of your choice to make an appointment for sample collection. Testing results should be reported to you by your veterinarian but will also be available on this page.

A network of refrigerated drop-off containers is available throughout the 2018-19 deer hunting season. Getting your deer tested through these containers is completely free. To leave a sample:

Remove the head of the deer, leaving 6 inches of neck attached;

Remove any antlers, if any;

Place the head in one of the plastic bags provided at the container site;

Fill out an information tag provided at the site, being sure to include your customer ID number from your hunting license and your deer check confirmation number and place the tag in the bag with the head;

Place bag in freezer.

Results from CWD tests typically take two to three weeks to process. All results are posted at the following confidential link https://apps.agfc.com/cwd/. Hunters may use their customer ID number and game check confirmation number.

The AGFC will collect samples for CWD testing from hunter-harvested deer on opening weekend of modern gun deer season, Nov. 10-11 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hunters are encouraged to bring the head of their harvested deer with 6 inches of neck attached to one of the sites below: